Chapter 193: Opening Ceremony (IV)

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“On a happier note,” he continued, “this year, I am delighted to welcome two new teachers to our ranks.

"The first is Professor Lupin, who readily agreed to fill the Defense Against the Dark Arts vacancy."

There was some sporadic, less than enthusiastic applause. Harry was one of the only students who had been in the same carriage as him on the train to applaud vigorously. Professor Lupine sat looking particularly shabby among all the well-dressed teachers.

But Fanlin always felt something strange. You must know that Professor Luping is a werewolf. The wolfsbane potion cannot completely restore Professor Luping's figure. What he can play is only a suppressive effect.

Fanlin looked at Professor Snape secretly. His teacher was more terrifying than before. Teaching a Gryffindor was enough to make Professor Snape upset. Moreover, he did not apply for a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this semester. position.

Fanlin knew that Professor Snape wanted this position very much. It could be seen from the black magic god Wuying he created. It was extremely powerful and a successful restricted-level black magic spell...

Fan Lin noticed that Professor Snape's face turned livid. The reason for this was, not surprisingly, Lupine, who would rather let a werewolf come than let him teach.

In fact, Fanlin really didn't want Professor Snape to accept this position. Voldemort's curse was no joke. It was no secret that no Defense Against the Dark Arts professor could persist for a year.

"As for the second teacher we appointed," after the less than enthusiastic applause for Professor Lupine died down. Dumbledore continued, "Well, I regret to tell you that our Care of Magical Creatures teacher, Professor Kettleburn, retired at the end of last year to spend more time with his remaining rascals. However, I am pleased to say that his vacancy has been filled by none other than Rubeus Hagrid, who has agreed to take on the role of teacher in addition to his role as gamekeeper."

Harry, Ron and Hermione looked at each other, stunned. Then they joined in the applause, which was especially loud from the Gryffindor table. Harry leaned forward to look at Hagrid, who was blushing and staring at his big hands. His smile was hidden in his messy black beard.

"Sure enough..." Fan Lin smiled bitterly and realized that trouble would be inevitable in this year's Care of Magical Creatures class, so he had to pay attention. However, Fan Lin is still very willing to celebrate Hagrid as a friend.

"We should have known better!" Ron yelled, pounding the table. "Who else would let us get a biting book?"

"We have already guessed this, and Fan Lin also said it on the train..." Hermione said angrily, "It's just that you didn't pay attention..."

But Ron obviously didn't care about these small details. Regarding the slaps in Hermione's face, Ron said that Pi Hou didn't care at all.

Harry, Ron and Hermione were the last to stop clapping. When Professor Dumbledore started talking again. They saw Hagrid wiping his eyes with a tablecloth.

"Well, I think the important things are said and done," said Dumbledore, "let's begin our meal."

The golden plates and goblets before them were suddenly filled with food and drink. Harry suddenly felt very hungry, so he took some food within his reach and began to eat.

It was a sumptuous meal; the auditorium echoed with laughter and the clink of knives and forks. However, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were eager to finish their meal so they could talk to Hagrid. Although Fanlin was not too optimistic about it, he did not intend to spoil the fun. One was as a student, and the latter was as a friend.

They knew what being a teacher meant to him. Hagrid was not a fully qualified wizard: in his third year, he was expelled from Hogwarts for a mistake he did not make. It was Harry, Ron, Vernon and Hermione who helped clear Hagrid's reputation last year.

The last morsel of pumpkin pie disappeared from the golden plate, and Dumbledore announced that everyone should go to bed before the four of them got their chance.

"Congratulations, Hagrid!" Hermione screamed as they walked to the teachers' table.

"It's all thanks to you three," Hagrid said, looking up at them and wiping his glowing face with a napkin.

"I can't believe it...what a wonderful man, Dumbledore...Professor Kettleburn came straight to me when he said he'd had enough...this is exactly what I've always wanted..." he said excitedly, using his napkin Covered his face.

"Hagrid..." Fan Lin hesitated, "As a friend, I am very willing to believe you...but...in short, you will definitely do well, and we will all help you!"

"Yes, Hagrid..." Hermione thought for a moment, "We can help you make teaching plans and lesson plans together. You must prepare these..."

"What is that?" Ron was confused.

"...Don't you understand the plan, Ron..." Harry said, "Teachers in Muggle schools all have this thing. They compile a note of the content that needs to be taught, including extended content, so that it can be guaranteed The teaching went perfectly.”

"This is really..." Ron murmured, "This is really difficult. I thought I could just follow the book..."

"I thought that was the case too..." Hagrid said sheepishly, "But with your help, I should be able to adapt quickly."

"But Hagrid..." Vanlin frowned, "I have to remind you of one thing, don't use Norbo as your teaching content, this is not required by the textbook, and it is not something that can be demonstrated..."

"Oh... OK..." Hagrid nodded, "I originally planned to do so, I think Norbo is very gentle..."

"Oh my God..." Vanlin said helplessly, "It is a dangerous creature, he should not appear in the teaching class, the Ministry of Magic will not allow it..."

"You guys..." Professor McGonagall came over, "I think you should go back to sleep, especially you three." Professor McGonagall's eyes swept over Harry, Vanlin and Hermione, and they not only felt a chill in their bodies.

"Okay, Professor McGonagall..." The four people said in unison.

Professor McGonagall's face softened, "In your free time, you can discuss the teaching content of the course of magical creature protection with Hagrid... Professor, Professor Hagrid will definitely welcome the help of the four of you."

"Okay, Professor McGonagall."

Several people were all happy. After a brief farewell to Hagrid, they all returned to the Gryffindor Common Room, feeling the familiar environment. Several people were exhausted, and rest became the main theme at this time. (To be continued)